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1. What does Windows XP Mode requires?
A processor that supports the hardware virtualization using either the AMD-V or Intel VT options. 256MB of RAM is dedicated to the XP client so the Windows 7 computer should have at least 2GB of overall RAM. Windows XP Mode is only available in Windo
Create persistent connections to computers with POWERSHELL
ISATAP Routers within an orginization - 6TO4 routers to transverse the internet - and TEREDO to traverse a NAT devise.
They restrict disk space usage for users. If you modify the quota template it applies changes to all folders that the template is assigned.

2. What protocol does NAP enforce when used in 802.1x authentication?
By running the Update Status summary report.
Forward to another DNS server
EAP protocol.
A processor that supports the hardware virtualization using either the AMD-V or Intel VT options. 256MB of RAM is dedicated to the XP client so the Windows 7 computer should have at least 2GB of overall RAM. Windows XP Mode is only available in Windo

3. What should you do if a host file is missing?
Yes
You add it back to a DNS zone - clear the server DNS cache and clients DNS cache.
It is a command-line tool which relies on Windows Remote Management (WinRM) to execute remote commands. The basic syntax for WinRS commands is as follows: winrs -r:target command - where target is the name (NetBIOS or FQDN) of the remote computer tha
Use the Import Foreign Disk option on the target computer

4. Why would you nest WSUS servers?
So the downstream servers can recieve its approved updates via parent server. This allows multiple points of deployment. Downstream servers also can be delegated the permission to approve their own updates
No
To deploy the policy and understand its impact before enforcing it.
The ICMP protocol.

5. What is s stub zone?
Contains a list of dynamically updated list of authorities for the zone.
Writes changes to a mounted WIM file - DISM /UNMOUNT-WIM /DISCARD will roll the changes back
Use the Programs and Features Control Panel applet to
It is the Microsoft SMB client for accessing shared network resources

6. What does "Create System Repair Disk" option do?
MSCHAP2 is user/password authentication while EAP-TLS is comuter authentication via certificate or smart card.
Creates a bootable CD that runs the Windows Recovery Environment (WRE)
EAP authentication needs to be enabled for remote access authentication (dial up - VPN - wireless) -.
Send email notifications

7. What do wireless access point need to be configured with to to preform 802.1x authentication?
Se a capture filter based on the mac address of the problem PC.
They are in the first 48 bits /48
They must be configured with the ip addresses of the radius server.
A file that is loaded when a DNS server starts up and populate the root hints.

8. What must you do if DHCP is not installed on the same computer as the RADIUS server?
Install NAP on the computer with the DHCP service.Configure NAP as a RADIUS proxy and forward connection requests to the RADIUS server.
Yes - it can be modified to apply to a network location.
WECUTIL QC
You can add more space to existing primary partitions and logical drives by extending them into adjacent unallocated space on the same disk. To extend a basic volume - it must be raw or formatted with the NTFS file system.

9. What service has to be started for Applocker to work?
Take the number of networks and take the square root of it. Subtract that number from the subnet mask. The result is the original mask.
The Application Identity Service
Delegate permission by configuring the dacl of the zone file.
A CONFIG.XML file

10. What does Scanstate /OfflineWinOld: C:Windows.old do?
Perform an offline migration
Configure a firewall rule to the specific port and block all connections.
It lets you launch process on a remote machine via command line. Example: winrs -r:(remotehost) ipconfig /all
For the drive that Windows is installed on. System protection can only be turned on for drives that are formatted using the NTFS file system.

11. What is a Subscription in event viewer?
One of the tunnels if DirectAccess by using both a computer certificate and user credentials. This tunnel authenticates the user and provides access to intranet resources and application servers.
A collection of logs created by computers fowarding events. Viewed on the collecting computer.
A stability index rating and specific event information. Data is propagated 24 hours after system installation.
By creating or modifying a wireless connection in Network and Sharing Center.

12. What is Reliability Monitor display?
A processor that supports the hardware virtualization using either the AMD-V or Intel VT options. 256MB of RAM is dedicated to the XP client so the Windows 7 computer should have at least 2GB of overall RAM. Windows XP Mode is only available in Windo
A stability index rating and specific event information. Data is propagated 24 hours after system installation.
Export and import it from another computer.
The DFS service attempts to keep the domain based namespace highly consistent by polling the pcd emulator after the namespace changes. This bypasses the needing to wait for the ad replication to update the namespace object. This can increase load on

13. How do you remove a resource record from a zone file?
Yes
Use dnscmd /recorddelete
4 (bits 49 - 52) /52 Allows for 16 regions.
On the properties of the DNS server in the DNS manager.

14. Why would a secondary DNS server stop responding to client queries?
This happens because the zone records expire. This occurs because the secondary zone has not successfully zone transferred before the "Expires After" SOA.
No they are disabled
Take the ip address and use the AND command on the calculator to AND the ip address and the subnet. NOTE: AND each octet separately. Then AND the gateway and the subnet. If the AND results are the same you are on the same subnet.
A user to submit a print job to a printer and manage their own print jobs through the "Manage Documents" permission granted to the Creator Owners Group. If you grant a user "Manage Documents" - then they can manage ALL jobs submitted to that printer.

15. How should EFS files should be recovered?
Shaking (quickly dragging back and forth) a window minimizes all other windows. Shaking it again brings them back.
By an EFS Data Recovery Agent. If the computer is in a workgroup and the user has forgotten their password - the user should recover their own password with a Password Reset Disk in order to retain access to their encrypted files. If the administrato
It contains the necessary tools and documentation to evaluate and mitigate application compatibility issues before deploying Windows 7 - Windows Vista - a Windows Update - or a new version of Windows Internet Explorer in your environment.
Either from wbadmin or windows server backup.

16. What does the Resource Monitor display?
Take the number of networks and take the square root of it. Subtract that number from the subnet mask. The result is the original mask.
3389
Which processes currently consume a resource like processor utilization.
A network location.

17. Active directory DNS ____ replicate between forests.
It which enables content from file and Web servers on a wide area network (WAN) to be cached on computers at a local branch office. BranchCache can improve application response time and reduce WAN traffic. Cached content can either be distributed acr
They are monitored but not enforced. Users can exced there quota limit.
A CONFIG.XML file
Does not

18. What does PNPUTIL.EXE do?
Configure a GPO to modify the computers location to look for updates.
It is where Internet access is direct and not routed through the VPN - configure advanced TCPIP network properties and uncheck the option "Use Default Gateway on Remote Network".
It insert drivers into the Windows Driver Store so that users can add the associated PNP hardware without having to provide the driver or administrator credentials
A roecord to indicate the smtp server.

19. What does Windows uses the index for?
To perform very fast searches of the most common files on your computer. The easiest way to add something to the index is to include a folder in a library. When you do that - the content in that folder is automatically indexed.
It can add a driver to an offline WIM image with the /Add-Driver option
The latest Vista Service Pack
By unbinding the DHCP protocol from the nic attached to the subnet.

20. What does WINRM QUICKCONFIG do?
Enable remote management on a computer and create the proper inbound rules on the advanced firewall.
By caching reads to remote files over a slow network in the Offline Files (CSC) cache. Subsequent reads to the same file are then satisfied from the client (cache) after verifying the integrity of the cached copy.
Netsh add dnsserver. Example netsh interface ipv4 add dnsserver name="Local Area Connection" 192.168.0.1 index=3
A WDDM driver for the graphics card and a Windows Experience index of 3.0 or greater.

21. How do you determine if your PC's ip and its default gateway are on the same network?
Use IPV6 Unique Local Addresses.
Take the ip address and use the AND command on the calculator to AND the ip address and the subnet. NOTE: AND each octet separately. Then AND the gateway and the subnet. If the AND results are the same you are on the same subnet.
Pool Active Directory.
Use the net sh command to configure the proper ports for remote management.

22. The WSUS server and remote SQL server _____________.
Run slmgr.vbs -ato and then open up 3389 on windows firewall using netsh.
Cannot be in different domains
WECUTIL QC
Netsh add dnsserver. Example netsh interface ipv4 add dnsserver name="Local Area Connection" 192.168.0.1 index=3

23. What is the benifit of create a fixed size VHD instead of a dynamically expanding VHD file?
Run slmgr.vbs -ato and then open up 3389 on windows firewall using netsh.
It improves performance
In Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 it enhances the productivity of mobile workers by connecting them seamlessly and more securely to their corporate network any time they have Internet access—without the need to VPN. When your IT department enab
System Restore Points as well as Previous Versions of Files (configured through the System applet).

24. What does Parental Controls do?
You can allow by adding the device vendor's GUID to the allow list in a GPO.
The Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool replaces the pkgmgr - PEImg - and IntlConfg tools that are being retired in Windows 7. DISM provides a single centralized tool for performing all of the functions of these three tools in a mor
Updates the master boot code for hard disk partitions to switch between BOOTMGR and NTLDR. You can use this tool to restore the boot sector on your computer. This tool replaces FixFAT and FixNTFS.
Restrict when a child can logon to a computer.

25. What is the command to configure the preferred DNS server?
Through Group Policy at Computer configuration | Administrative Templates | Network | Offline Files | Enable Transparent Caching.
Netsh set dnsserver. Example: netsh interface ipv4 set dnsserver name="Local Area Connection" source=static address=192.168.0.100
When the OS loads using MSCONFIG.EXE which is also known as the System Configuration tool.
The Application Identity Service

26. How do you prevent Forms Based Credentials from being saved?
Plug in the drive and then select properties of the drive. You can make changes through the ReadyBoost tab.
To deploy the policy and understand its impact before enforcing it.
Disable AutoComplete in Internet Explorer
Yes - it can be modified to apply to a network location.

27. How do you initiate a zone transfer?
Use dnscmd /zonerefresh.
Either by placing data on a web server and enforcing ssl to be used to download or by using IPSEC on a file share.
IPV4 and IPV6
Turn off the Log Spooler event on a print server.

28. What is File Server Resource Manager?
Run: Cscript slmgr.vbs /dl
So the downstream servers can recieve its approved updates via parent server. This allows multiple points of deployment. Downstream servers also can be delegated the permission to approve their own updates
The local security logs.
A suite of tools that allow administrators to understand - control - and manage the quantity and types of data stored on the servers.

29. RRAS can be configured both in ______________.
IPV4 and IPV6
Ina periority orderd based on the permission in the priority list. The first policy that is marked True from the conditions is selected. This order of policies can affect weather or not a user can remote access (dialup - vpn - wireless).
Creates a bootable CD that runs the Windows Recovery Environment (WRE)
It can be used to configure an unattended install of Windows 7. The answer file is now an XML file instead of an INF file. You should to use Windows System Image Manager to create the XML file. To use this XML file - copy it to c:windowssystem32syspr

30. What firewall profile is configured for AD domain computers?
Export and import it from another computer.
Either by placing data on a web server and enforcing ssl to be used to download or by using IPSEC on a file share.
The domain profile not the public or private.
It sees if your PC is ready for Windows 7. It scans your hardware - devices - and installed programs for known compatibility issues - gives you guidance on how to resolve potential issues found - and recommends what to do before you upgrade.

31. Does Windows 7 does have an email client like Outlook Express or Windows Mail?
Enabled searching for content on remote locations right from the Explorer itself. Integrating federated search into Windows gives users the benefits of using familiar tools and workflows to search remote data. This enhanced integration provides the a
No
It is a command-line tool which relies on Windows Remote Management (WinRM) to execute remote commands. The basic syntax for WinRS commands is as follows: winrs -r:target command - where target is the name (NetBIOS or FQDN) of the remote computer tha
It can enable a windows feature on an offline image with the /Enable-Feature option

32. What can In-Private Browsing not display?
On the properties of the DNS server in the DNS manager.
Computer certificates be installed on client computers
Backups of the full system including all critical volumes (volumes that contain operating system state).
Suggested Sites

33. Wireless profiles _____________ - the PC needs to be connected to the LAN first.
Can be configured through a GPO
Conditional forward
It insert drivers into the Windows Driver Store so that users can add the associated PNP hardware without having to provide the driver or administrator credentials
Usually if the DHCP server is installed as the ad server - if it is a member server then it needs to be assigned manually.

34. What do Print permission only allows?
It is a security component that enables users to perform common tasks as non-administrators - called standard users in Windows 7 - and as administrators without having to switch users - log off - or use Run As.
A type of port forwarding that allows public network computers on a Private network through nat devises.
Use the Cipher.exe command line tool.
A user to submit a print job to a printer and manage their own print jobs through the "Manage Documents" permission granted to the Creator Owners Group. If you grant a user "Manage Documents" - then they can manage ALL jobs submitted to that printer.

35. How can you use ImageX to apply a WIM Image directly to a VHD file?
an email address where the @ is replaced with a period.
ImageX utility can extract the required operating system edition directly to the attached VHD file in Windows 7.
By the RRAS manager or from the command line. For the subnet you can either use the / command or the octet subnet. Example: Route -p add 192.168.1.0/24 192.168.1.1
A file that can be used to perform FQDN name resolution in the absence of a DNS server.

36. What is a ns record?
It lets you launch process on a remote machine via command line. Example: winrs -r:(remotehost) ipconfig /all
The latest Vista Service Pack
Use it to generate an EFS user certificate
It designates an authoritative DNS server - not the soa record.

37. Can configure a GPO to prevent all removable storage devices?

38. The print management console can be configured to _____________.
It insert drivers into the Windows Driver Store so that users can add the associated PNP hardware without having to provide the driver or administrator credentials
Through a GPO.
Take the number of networks and take the square root of it. Subtract that number from the subnet mask. The result is the original mask.
Send email notifications

39. How many bits are in the regional prefix?
Also known as root scalability mode. Allows organizations with more than 16 namespace servers use consistency mode. They poll the nearest dc every hour instead of the pdc emulator. This reduces network traffic to the pdc emulator but clients might ha
4 (bits 49 - 52) /52 Allows for 16 regions.
Configure the primary zone to transfer to only DNS servers listed on the names server tab or by ip address.
Use dnscmd /zonerefresh.

40. What is Network Level Authentication?
Increase the SOA refresh interval parameter.
An authentication method that completes user authentication before you establish a full Remote Desktop connection and the logon screen appears. This can help protect the remote computer from hackers and malicious software.
It contains the necessary tools and documentation to evaluate and mitigate application compatibility issues before deploying Windows 7 - Windows Vista - a Windows Update - or a new version of Windows Internet Explorer in your environment.
All you have to do is purchase an upgrade key from Microsoft or another authorized retailer to unlock those new features.

41. What does Removing Modify NTFS permission (not explicitly denying) do?
It will prevent a user from deleting files in a folder. Granting Modify permission to the Creator Owners Group will allow users to delete the files they create but not the files of other users.
Disable AutoComplete in Internet Explorer
Perform an offline migration
A LAN Router only or a LAN to WAN Router

42. What must you do if you have a static ip address assigned?
Add an AD integrated zone
Verify that they are not within the scope of the dynamically assigned DHCP addresses.
To another hard disk in the same computer - network or to removable media.
Take the ip address and use the AND command on the calculator to AND the ip address and the subnet. NOTE: AND each octet separately. Then AND the gateway and the subnet. If the AND results are the same you are on the same subnet.

43. What is Sysprep?
Updates the master boot code for hard disk partitions to switch between BOOTMGR and NTLDR. You can use this tool to restore the boot sector on your computer. This tool replaces FixFAT and FixNTFS.
It can be used to configure an unattended install of Windows 7. The answer file is now an XML file instead of an INF file. You should to use Windows System Image Manager to create the XML file. To use this XML file - copy it to c:windowssystem32syspr
Netsh add dnsserver. Example netsh interface ipv4 add dnsserver name="Local Area Connection" 192.168.0.1 index=3
Adds a file based zone

44. What controlls file extensions?
Use the net sh command to configure the proper ports for remote management.
The Default Programs Control Panel applet
BCD boot file creation and repair tool. The bcdboot.exe command-line tool is used to copy critical boot files to the system partition and to create a new system BCD store.
Use IPV6 Unique Local Addresses.

45. What is IPP?
A network location.
Pool Active Directory.
Configure aging and scavenging.
Internet printing protocol. Used for connecting to printers via web browser.

46. How do you verify that an Auto Update Client is connecting to its WSUS Server?
The first time a user opens a file in a shared folder - Windows 7 reads the file from the server and then stores it in a cache on the computer's hard disk drive. The second and subsequent times a user reads the same file - Windows 7 retrieves the cac
Scan through the %WinDir%WindowsUpdate.log (ie. C:WindowsWindowsUpdate.log) file.
Where you go to manage your documents - music - pictures - and other files. You can browse your files the same way you would in a folder - or you can view your files arranged by properties like date - type - and author. In some ways - a library is si
Assign a ipsec policy to all computers - verify the computers can manually authenticate. Assign a client respond only IPSEC policy to the computers. Also either the request server or the security server need IPSEC polices assigned.

47. What happens if the router advertisement has the M flag set to 0 but the other staeful configuration (o) flag set to 1?
Anew vpn protocol that uses SSL (port 443) for encryption.
Does not have
DHCPv6 obtains additional configuration settigns.
Print services for unix can be configured to share out with the LPD (Line Printer Daemon) and clients send print jobs to LPD using LPR (Line printer remote) client software.

48. How do you verify your IPV6 address?
Extensive Authentication Protocol used in PPP authentication.
Use IPCONFIG or Status Details for the Network Connection.
To perform very fast searches of the most common files on your computer. The easiest way to add something to the index is to include a folder in a library. When you do that - the content in that folder is automatically indexed.
By unbinding the DHCP protocol from the nic attached to the subnet.

49. What does the NEW-PSSESSION powershell applet do?
So you can use a system management solution - such as Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 - to deliver the database to multiple computers and then use the SDBInst.exe command-line tool to install the database. The SDBInst command-line
The first time a user opens a file in a shared folder - Windows 7 reads the file from the server and then stores it in a cache on the computer's hard disk drive. The second and subsequent times a user reads the same file - Windows 7 retrieves the cac
Assign a ipsec policy to all computers - verify the computers can manually authenticate. Assign a client respond only IPSEC policy to the computers. Also either the request server or the security server need IPSEC polices assigned.
Create persistent connections to computers with POWERSHELL

50. What does Windows ReadyBoost do?